Spring in your step! Appreciating flowers in Yangtze River Delta region
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WITH the gentle spring breeze brushing your face and the winter chill retreating, it’s time to celebrate the best time of the year with a spring outing in the Yangtze River Delta region! Spring flower appreciation, camping and boating tours, here are some tips to escape the urban treadmill.
HANGZHOU — Taiziwan Park
THE tulips in Taiziwan deserve a special mention. Every March and April, Hangzhou’s Taiziwan Park is a must-visit choice for tulip lovers. The tulips there have a long blooming period and come in a wide variety of species. More than 400,000 tulips bloom at the same time, filling the eyes with stunning colors like a palette of nature.
In March, residents of Hangzhou head to the park to attend a romantic “spring rendezvous.” Hundreds of thousands of tulips, cherry blossoms and hyacinths bloom in spring. The park is spruced up as an ocean of flowers, as if one were standing in an oil painting, exuding a strong spring atmosphere.
By the nearby West Lake, the weeping willows sway gently, and peach blossoms are just beginning to bloom. Strolling along the Su Causeway and the Broken Bridge, every step reveals a new scenic view. Visit the lakeside to admire cherry blossoms, and head to Faxi Temple to experience Zen tranquility.
Wuxi — Yuantouzhu
ON the northwest side of Taihu Lake in Wuxi, the spring scenery on Yuantouzhu, or the Turtle Head Isle, is incomparable due to a massive pink blanket.
Every spring, more than 30,000 cherry blossom trees bloom exuberantly amid the lush green mountains and waters.
As one of the “three great cherry blossom-viewing spots in the world,” the cherry blossoms there are as abundant as clouds and as colorful as rosy rays, complemented by the waterside pavilions and other elements of typical Jiangnan (regions south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River) garden, creating a truly picturesque and poetic scene.
Yuantouzhu has one of the largest cherry orchards in the country, and early cherry blossoms are in full bloom now.
In addition to cherry blossoms, Yuantouzhu has been dubbed “the Nicest Corner by Taihu Lake” by renowned writer Guo Moruo. It promises an ideal panorama of the lake.
The Taihu Lake is the heart and soul of the Jiangnan region, and Wuxi in Jiangsu Province is a popular destination for people yearning for a short excursion from Shanghai.
Taizhou — Xinghua Qianduo Canola Scenic Area
EVERY spring, the scenic area in Jiangsu Province, covered with blooming flowers, welcomes its most beautiful moment.
Golden canola flowers bloom on the stack-shaped fields, resembling countless golden islands floating in the water. The endless expanse of yellow stretches to the horizon, presenting a picturesque scenery and covering the area in gold.
With vast paddy fields, criss-crossing waterways and fragrant flowers, each canola basks in the warm sunlight, shimmering with dazzling brilliance. As the breeze blows, the golden sea of flowers surges, as if it were nature’s gentlest brushstroke, painting vivid pictures on the vast land. The view intoxicates every visitor and attracts countless photography enthusiasts to capture the fleeting moments of beauty.
The Xinghua canola flower sea is renowned as one of the world’s four major flower seas, alongside the French lavender, Dutch tulip and Japan’s Kyoto cherry blossoms.
If you visit Taizhou, come hungry as the city is a real haven for foodies with its unique morning tea culture. From steamed dumplings stuffed with crab roe to Huangqiao shaobing, a type of flat bread, it tempts travelers with local mouth-watering delicacies. There are also hairy crabs, gansi (dry, sliced bean curd), Xinghua fish balls and Diaopu Wanzhuang mutton. Taizhou’s hairy crab is famous for its green back, white belly, delicate meat and fresh taste.
Suzhou — Shushan Village
NOT as popular as the colorful tulip or the pink cherry blossom, the pear blossom seems to be a relatively niche flower. But when thousands of pear blossoms burst into full bloom, it creates a dreamlike snowy white world.
Shushan in Suzhou’s Huqiu District is about to welcome a grand pear blossom festival. More than 4,000 mu (2.67 square kilometers) of pear trees will bloom simultaneously, as if overnight, presenting a breathtaking scene and taking you into a romantic sea of flowers. Looking out from an elevated place, you can see the entire village covered in “snowy white,” a truly captivating sight.
Nestling between Dayang and Jilong mountains, Shushan is a hidden paradise. The village’s hills are covered with pear, waxberry, bamboo shoot and tea plants. It is criss-crossed with paths.
Shushan itself is worth a visit, featuring a 5km wooden boardwalk, perfect for a weekend short hike.
The local farmhouses offer a wide variety of authentic meals. In spring, you can also enjoy freshly made qingtuan, or green rice balls, with a soft and chewy texture that leaves a lasting flavor.
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